Harley-Davidson RIDER'S EDGE Classes

Have you had the dream to learn to ride a motorcycle or have not ridden for awhile and just want to get back in the saddle? Now is your chance. Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson now offers official H-D Riders Edge Classes! They include both in-class lessons and hands-on riding techniques that focus on developing the skills you need to ride with knowledge and confidence. We have an up-to-date fleet of Buell® Blast® motorcycles on a closed course right here at Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson. Scroll down the page for all the details!

Classes will be held (rain or shine) every weekend March-October except for holidays OR major special event days at SMH-D. Other dates in fall/winter may be offered, call (865) 977-1669 for availability.

THREE-DAY SCHEDULE
Friday: 6pm - 9pm. Rider Handbook overview in classroom.
Saturday: 8am - 6pm. Riding provided motorcycles in a controlled, off-street environment. Learning how to operate a motorcycle safely with emphasis on the special skills and mental attitude necessary for dealing with traffic. VIP dealership tour with a “meet and greet.”
Sunday: 8am - 6pm. Riding, final testing, and graduation.

For more info on our Rider's Edge program or to check availability, please contact Shaun Herbert at 865-977-1669. You can also REGISTER ONLINE FOR NEW RIDER COURSE! Search for Maryville, TN and our dealership's course schedule will pop up.

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THE NEW RIDER COURSE

The New Rider Course provides you with 25 hours of expert guidance from Motorcycle Safety Foundation® (MSF) and H-D® Certified Instructors.

- In the classroom, you'll get to know the motorcycle you'll be riding and learn the basics of rider safety skills.
- On the practice range, you'll learn braking and turning, along with maneuvers like controlling skids and surmounting obstacles.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

For the New Rider Course, you'll need a valid automobile driver's license or learner's permit, and have the ability to ride a bicycle. For the riding portion, the H-D® dealer will provide you with a motorcycle suited for the course. You'll have to bring:
- A heavy, long-sleeve shirt or jacket
- Jeans, chaps, or leather pants
- Over-the-ankle, sturdy footwear
- Full-fingered gloves
- A helmet that meets DOT requirements
- Eyewear
- Rain suit or jacket (not required, but handy in case of rain)

GETTING YOUR LICENSE

When you finish the course, you'll get a MSF Basic RiderCourseSM Completion Card. When you finish the course, you'll get a MSF Basic RiderCourse Completion Card. With a “certificate of completion” upon graduation, you will be exempt from taking the written and riding test at the DMV in Tennessee to get the motorcycle endorsement on your license. However, the certificate is not reciprocal to other states and most likely will not be honored at out-of-state DMV’s. The card may also score you a discount on motorcycle insurance. Ask your insurance provider for details!